How to service and repair the Coolant Temperature Sensor for the water temperature indicator on a 2.3L engine on Ford Ranger?

Begin the repair of the water temperature indicator temperature sensor by disconnecting the battery ground cable on 2.3L engines. The first step involves removing the cooling system fluid while also disconnecting its electrical component. When reinstalling the engine coolant temperature sensor of the water temperature indicator on a 2.3L engine you should apply pipe thread sealant to the threaded parts. The completion of this process requires performing the reverse procedure of removal.

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Coolant Water Temperature Sensor

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Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: F8CZ-12A648-B
$23.01 MSRP: $36.55
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- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: F77Z-12A648-AA, F8CZ-12A648-AA, DY-824
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Ford Ranger | Edge, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: E1AZ-12A648-A
$33.21 MSRP: $52.73
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- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Multi Purpose Relay; Fog Light Bulbs; Valve Keeper; Car Bulbs; Temperature Sending Unit; ECM Relay; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit; Inner Bearing; Fog Lamp Bulb
- Replaced by: 9U2Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1995, 1984-1991 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, GT, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 9U2Z-12A648-A
$33.21 MSRP: $52.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Switch; Temperature Sending Unit; Sensor
- Replaces: F4TZ-12A648-A, F2AZ-12A648-A, F2AZ-12A648-AA, F1AZ-12A648-B, E1AZ-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003, 1992 Ford Ranger | Custom, Edge, S, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3F1Z-12A648-A
$21.41 MSRP: $34.00
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- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Air Temperature Sensor; HVAC System Switch; Temperature Sensor; Temperature Switch; Level Sensor; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit; Sensor
- Replaces: F5AZ-12A648-AB, F5AZ-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2009 Ford Ranger | Edge, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3F1Z-10884-AA
$29.54 MSRP: $46.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temp Sender Gauge.; Sending Unit; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
- Replaces: XS2Z-10884-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, FX4, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Temperature Gauge Part Number: F1SZ-10884-A
$35.38 MSRP: $56.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sender; Temp Gauge; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit; Temperature Sender Unit
- Replaces: DOWY-10884-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1996 Ford Ranger | Custom, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: 3L8Z-12A648-A
$29.78 MSRP: $47.29
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor; Temperature Switch; Sensor
- Replaces: 3L8Z-12A648-BA, DY-1004
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, FX4, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Temperature Sending Unit Part Number: DOZZ-10884-A
$86.19 MSRP: $141.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Coolant Temperature Sender; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1991 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, GT, S, S Plus, Sport, STX, XL, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Temperature Sensor Part Number: F7DZ-10884-AA
$16.00 MSRP: $25.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly - Temperature; Engine Coolant Temperature Sender; Cooling Fan Switch; Temp Sender Gauge; Fan Switch; Sending Unit; Temperature Sending Unit; Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: KA1Z-9U498-A
$31.36 MSRP: $58.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Engine Coolant Temperature; EGR Valve Temperature Sensor; Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor; Temperature Sensor; Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | Lariat, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Part Number: JL3Z-12A648-B
$19.71 MSRP: $32.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sender Assembly; Temperature Sensor
- Replaces: DY-1446, JL3Z-12A648-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | Lariat, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor

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The Coolant Temperature Sensor, as it is evident from its name, is responsible for the measurement of coolant temperature in Ford Ranger vehicles so that the engine is maintained in its most efficient state. This sensor contributes information that assists in the controlling of the engine - power and fuel consumption. Different versions of the Coolant Temperature Sensors have since been used in the Ford Ranger vehicles and as much as their purpose may be the same, that of detecting the temperature of the coolants, the designs and the technology used may vary. Some of these deviations may be in sensitivity, or response time, and they determine how well they convey temperature data to the engine control unit. In total, the Coolant Temperature Sensor can be considered as one of the key components that are crucial for engine condition and efficiency.

Ford Ranger Coolant Temperature Sensor Parts and Q&A

Coolant Temperature Sensor
F8CZ-12A648-B
Q: How to service and repair the Coolant Temperature Sensor for the water temperature indicator on a 2.3L engine on Ford Ranger?
A:
Begin the repair of the water temperature indicator temperature sensor by disconnecting the battery ground cable on 2.3L engines. The first step involves removing the cooling system fluid while also disconnecting its electrical component. When reinstalling the engine coolant temperature sensor of the water temperature indicator on a 2.3L engine you should apply pipe thread sealant to the threaded parts. The completion of this process requires performing the reverse procedure of removal.